Israeli Strike Kills 3-Year-Old in Gaza

A strike by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip’s Deir el‑Balah neighborhood resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, including a three‑year‑old child, according to local health officials. The attack, which occurred amid intensified hostilities between Israel and Hamas, targeted a residential area and was reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health as part of a broader wave of air and artillery strikes that have hit the southern Gaza enclave over the past week.

Health authorities in Gaza said the victims were a mother and her toddler, both of whom were killed instantly when the bomb hit their home. The incident adds to the growing civilian toll in the conflict, which the United Nations has warned is approaching a humanitarian crisis. Israeli military spokespeople have not provided a detailed explanation for the specific strike, stating that operations continue to target Hamas infrastructure while urging caution to avoid civilian harm. The latest loss underscores the heightened risk to non‑combatants as fighting persists in the region.